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Adventures Abound on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Not far from the Smoky Mountains is a railroad just waiting to take you away on one of many exciting adventures. Your trip on the Smoky Mountains Railroad starts in Bryson City, NC... just an hour away from Gatlinburg, TN. This historic train appeared in the movie The Fugitive and is available for your enjoyment.

Celebrate Independence Day in Gatlinburg, TN
[Travel-and-Leisure:City-Guides-and-Information] For over 30 years the Smoky Mountains have held a midnight 4th of July parade and other spectacular events. Come join us this summer for the time of your life.

Get Refreshed During Student Life at Gatlinburg
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] June is an exciting month in the Smokies as teens and young adults pour into the area for Student Life at Gatlinburg. This five-day event offers inspiring worship services, eye-opening Bible studies and Christian concerts that keep your spirit high and your faith bolstered. While the days are packed with lots of inspirational activities, there is also free time allowing for fellowshipping and sightseeing.

Race For a Good Cause at Gatlinburg's Mountain Man March
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] If you're a runner looking to race for a cause, Gatlinburg's Mountain Man March should be high on your list. In June of 2007, 1LT Frank Walkup, a University of Tennessee-Knoxville alumnus, was killed in Iraq by an improvised explosive device. Originally started as a race to honor this locally known soldier, the Mountain Man March is now a tribute to servicemen everywhere.

The Miracle Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
[Travel-and-Leisure:Vacation-Rentals] It is called "The Ultimate Battle between Good and Evil." The Miracle Theater offers a play of Broadway proportions about the life of Jesus Christ right here in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

The Gatlinburg Municipal Golf Course in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
[Recreation-and-Sports:Golf] Don't forget to pack your clubs when you visit the Smoky Mountains. The awe-inspiring scenery and expert design of Gatlinburg Municipal Golf Course are sure to be a high point of your stay.

The Inn at Christmas Place in Pigeon Forge, TN
[Travel-and-Leisure:Bed-Breakfast-Inns] You don't need to wait until December or take a trip to the North Pole to enjoy Christmas. Visit The Inn at Christmas Place in Pigeon Forge to revive your Christmas spirit any time of year.

Dolly Parton's Theme Park - Dollywood - In Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] When people think of Dollywood they come to think primarily of rides at an amusement park, but Dollywood is much more than fun-loving rides. It is The E-Pod of the south with exploration, entertainment, and education. As you enter the gates of Dollywood you will begin your exploration through the "Craftsmen's Valley" that offers a shady walk through a genuine holler past all sorts of working craftspeople, chefs cooking in huge cast iron skillets over open fires, and a winding brook.

Wears Valley, Tennessee - The Best Kept Secret in the Smokies
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Discovering one of the most scenic drives and breathtaking views of the Great Smoky Mountains would be to make your plans to visit Wears Valley. Located just off traffic light #3 in Pigeon Forge, it is also called route 321, for travelers coming in from Townsend, Tennessee. The beautiful valley was named after Colonel Samuel Wear, who moved to the area in the late 1700's.

Step Back in Time at the Fall Heritage Festival
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] We love our modern conveniences. All it takes is an unexpected power outage to remind us just how dependent we are on electricity. And what about communication?

Hit New Heights With Gatlinburg's Space Needle
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] How does a bird's eye view of the Smoky Mountains sound? It is possible, and you don't even have to strap on a jet pack! Just grab your camera and head to Gatlinburg's Space Needle for a view you'll never forget.

Triumphant Southern Gospel Show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Be ready for an experience of a lifetime. This group will certainly change your heart forever!

Camping in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
[Travel-and-Leisure:Camping] The cheerful sounds of birds singing in the trees. The peacefulness of a flowing stream. The breathtaking sights of the mountains and the wildlife that makes their home there.

The Old Mill Square in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
[Travel-and-Leisure] Did you know that Pigeon Forge, Tennessee was established back in 1830? You will be thrown right back into that time as you visit the historical sites of The Old Mill Square in Pigeon Forge. As you walk through The Old Mill Square you will want to tour the water-powered grist mill that continues to work since the early 1800's.